Chevrolet Malibu Eco: The automaker gave consumers exactly what they wanted – a cheap, fuel-efficient vehicle. The problem, according to Forbes, was the product came off as a cheap knock off of its Malibu brand.

Chevrolet Malibu Eco: The automaker gave consumers exactly what they wanted – a cheap, fuel-efficient vehicle. The problem, according to Forbes, was the product came off as a cheap knock off of its Malibu

Fisker Karma: The Fisker Karma had a rough year in 2012 after two of the luxury cars, including one in the Houston area, caught fire and burned to the ground. The automaker also had to suspend operations after running out of batteries.

Fisker Karma: The Fisker Karma had a rough year in 2012 after two of the luxury cars, including one in the Houston area, caught fire and burned to the ground. The automaker also had to suspend operations after

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Lincoln MKT: This crossover model had several problems, according to Consumer Reports. The car was expensive, wasn’t reliable and had poor handling. All of those made it an unattractive model for consumers.

Lincoln MKT: This crossover model had several problems, according to Consumer Reports. The car was expensive, wasn’t reliable and had poor handling. All of those made it an unattractive model for consumers.

Honda Civic: The Civic was panned by critics for being too conservative. As Forbes notes, it went from being one of the best rated cars by Consumer Reports to one of the worst. However, it didn't stop people from buying the car model.

Honda Civic: The Civic was panned by critics for being too conservative. As Forbes notes, it went from being one of the best rated cars by Consumer Reports to one of the worst. However, it didn't stop people